LMC now offering state-of-the-art GeniusTM 3D MammographyTM Exams

The Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam is available at LMC North and LMC South.

The Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam is available at LMC North and LMC South.

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The Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam is available at LMC North and LMC South.

The Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam is available at LMC North and LMC South.

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LMC now offering state-of-the-art GeniusTM 3D MammographyTM Exams

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Laredo Medical Center (LMC) is excited to offer Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exams, developed by Hologic, Inc., a worldwide leader in women’s health. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, Genius exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, and to decrease the number of women asked to return for additional testing.

In conventional 2D Mammography, overlapping tissue is a leading reason why small breast cancers may be missed and normal tissue may appear abnormal, leading to unnecessary callbacks. A Genius exam includes a three-dimensional method of imaging that can greatly reduce the tissue overlap effect.

A Genius exam includes both 2D images and tomosynthesis scans. During the tomosynthesis-DIMENSIONAL portion of the exam, an X-ray arm sweeps in a slight arc over the breast, taking multiple images. A computer then converts the images into a stack of thin layers, allowing the radiologist to review the breast tissue one layer at a time. A Genius exam requires no additional compression and takes just a few seconds longer than a conventional 2D breast cancer screening exam.

Our Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam, available on the Selenia® Dimensions® system from Hologic, is revolutionizing how breast cancer is detected by providing a better option for women of all breast densities compared to 2D alone. Researchers have found that: